Meet Your Match

Networking event with UTSA graduate students in the areas of criminal justice and criminology; social work; public administration; applied demography. We invite representatives from various employers to meet and network with students who may be seeking internships or employment in the above fields. If you are an employer and interested in attending Meet Your Match, please RSVP to copp@utsa.edu.

Master of Public Administration Open House

Visit with faculty, alumni and students to discuss the benefits of and requirements for a Master Degree in Public Administration. RSVP by May 12, 2015 to Karen.Metz@utsa.edu. or call (210) 458-2533. Free parking availalbe in Lot D3 under I-35 bridge in unmarked spaces only.

College of Public Policy and SAWS “Conversations on Water” Panel Discussion

San Antonio Mayoral Debate

Seating will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis in the UTSA H-E-B University Ballrooms. Event is sponsored by the UTSA College of Public Policy, UTSA Alumni Association and the UTSA Student Government Association. The debate will feature Tommy Adkisson, Mayor Ivy Taylor, State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte and former state Rep. Mike Villarreal.

Spring Break March 9-13

03.09.15

Location: Downtown and Main campusesAll day

Transform Your Health SA Family Fun Run/Walk

Join Transform Your Health SA for Tuesday night Family Fun Walk from 7pm until 8pm. Transform Your Health SA is a group of Master of Social Work students who are actively helping children in the Edgewood community adopt healthy lifestyles.

Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series - Dr. Chris Sullivan

Christopher J. Sullivan is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. He received his Doctorate from Rutgers University in 2005. His research interests focus on developmental and life-course criminology; juvenile delinquency and prevention policy; and research and analytic methods. His recent work has appeared in Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, Journal of Youth and Adolescence, Justice Quarterly, Journal of Quantitative Criminology, and Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency. Dr. Sullivan's topic: Questionable Effectiveness of Juvenile Drug Courts: Lessons for Translational Criminology and Program Evaluation

Immigration Reform Panel

The panel will address the recent changes under President Barack Obama's recent Executive Order on the “Deferred Action for Parental Accountability Program” (DAPA). As a result of these recent changes, undocumented immigrant parents have an opportunity to avoid deportation through the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program. The event is free and open to the public.

Great Conversations!

Great news! Several COPP faculty members have been chosen to host tables and participate at UTSA’s upcoming Great Conversations Event on Tuesday, February 24th from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm at the Institute of Texan Cultures. “Great Conversation!” is a signature event benefiting the UTSA Honors College<http://www.utsa.edu/honors/>. Prominent community leaders and UTSA professors facilitate conversations on diverse, exciting and stimulating topics. The event also increases public awareness about the important cultural and intellectual role that UTSA plays in the City of San Antonio. All proceeds benefit the UTSA Honors College by providing scholarships to many of its talented students.

The following COPP Faculty members will host tables and the following topics:

Making Hard Decisions: The State of the City

Ivy R. Taylor, Mayor, City of San Antonio; Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, UTSA

Mayor, Council, and Charter: Handicapping the 2015 Municipal Election

Dr. Francine S. Romero, Associate Dean and Associate Professor, College of Public Policy and Department of Public Administration, UTSA

Spring 2015 classes begin

Commencement 2014

The College of Public Policy along with the College of Business, and the College of Architecture, Construction, and Planning, celebrate commencement. For more information on what to do on commencement day, click here.

Demography Lecture Series - Matthew Martinez

12.10.14

Location: Frio St. Bldg, Rm 1.402Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Matthew Martinez, a doctoral candidate in the department of Demography, will speak on his latest research Dropout Legacy: An Examination of Historic Neighborhood Dropout Rates on Contemporary Dropout Behavior. All are invited to attend.

Matthew Martinez is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Demography at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his B.A. degree summa cum laude in Philosophy and Sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his M.A. degree in Applied Sociology from Baylor University in 2012. His main areas of research include the influence of extra-school factors on educational attainment including neighborhood and legacy effects of place. He also has a wide array of other research interests including poverty, race/ethnicity, and religion stemming from his multidisciplinary background. Recently, he garnered the UTSA Presidential Fellowship award and is also the 2014 winner of the Ready, Set, Research Competition.

Demography Lecture Series - Matthew Martinez

12.05.14

Location: Frio St. Bldg, Rm 1.402Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Matthew Martinez is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Demography at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his B.A. degree summa cum laude in Philosophy and Sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his M.A. degree in Applied Sociology from Baylor University in 2012. His main areas of research include the influence of extra-school factors on educational attainment including neighborhood and legacy effects of place. He also has a wide array of other research interests including poverty, race/ethnicity, and religion stemming from his multidisciplinary background. Recently, he garnered the UTSA Presidential Fellowship award and is also the 2014 winner of the Ready, Set, Research Competition.

Demography Lecture Series - Matthew Martinez

12.02.14

Location: Frio St. Bldg, Room FS 1.402Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Matthew Martinez is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Demography at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his B.A. degree summa cum laude in Philosophy and Sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his M.A. degree in Applied Sociology from Baylor University in 2012. His main areas of research include the influence of extra-school factors on educational attainment including neighborhood and legacy effects of place. He also has a wide array of other research interests including poverty, race/ethnicity, and religion stemming from his multidisciplinary background. Recently, he garnered the UTSA Presidential Fellowship award and is also the 2014 winner of the Ready, Set, Research Competition.

“My Journey through Homelessness: The Real Story” Book Signing

12.02.14

Location: Buena Vista Building. Room 1.338Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Master of Social Work students of Dr. Bob Ambrosino’s Advanced Communities class collected narratives about being homeless and produced an anthology, resulting in a published book titled "My Journey Through Homelessness:The Real Story." The book documents the real life stories of a group of men and women who are experiencing homelessness and participating in the Center for Health Care Services in-house Wellness Program located on the Haven for Hope campus. Copies of the book will be on sale at the event for $14.50 each. The authors of "My Journey through Homelessness: The Real Story" will be on-site to sign your personal copy of the book.

Free parking is available in Lot D-3 located under the freeway across from the campus. Refreshments will be served.

Research Forum

12.02.14

Location: BV 1.338, meeting assembly room Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dr. Heidi Rueda and Dr. Steve Hoffman will present preliminary results on their collaborative grant, "Texas Teen Health and Dating Study." If you have any questions about the forum, please contact Jennifer.Alexander@utsa.edu.

TEST Spring 2013 Commencement-7

02.05.14

Location: AlamodomeTime: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Join us as the College of Public Policy sponsors an opportunity for graduate students to meet potential employers and internship hosts from public, nonprofit, and private companies. This networking event will allow you to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of agencies.

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Spring 2013 Commencement-6

02.05.14

Location: Frio Street Bldg., FS 1.402Time: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Join us as the College of Public Policy sponsors an opportunity for graduate students to meet potential employers and internship hosts from public, nonprofit, and private companies. This networking event will allow you to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of agencies.

Spring 2013 Commencement-3

02.05.14

Location: AlamodomeTime: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Join us as the College of Public Policy sponsors an opportunity for graduate students to meet potential employers and internship hosts from public, nonprofit, and private companies. This networking event will allow you to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of agencies.

Spring 2013 Commencement-1

02.05.14

Location: AlamodomeTime: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Join us as the College of Public Policy sponsors an opportunity for graduate students to meet potential employers and internship hosts from public, nonprofit, and private companies. This networking event will allow you to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of agencies.

Spring 2013 Commencement-4

02.11.14

Location: AlamodomeTime: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Join us as the College of Public Policy sponsors an opportunity for graduate students to meet potential employers and internship hosts from public, nonprofit, and private companies. This networking event will allow you to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of agencies.

Spring 2013 Commencement-2

02.26.14

Location: Frio Street Bldg., FS 1.402Time: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Join us as the College of Public Policy sponsors an opportunity for graduate students to meet potential employers and internship hosts from public, nonprofit, and private companies. This networking event will allow you to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of agencies.

Spring 2013 Commencement

02.08.14

Location: AlamodomeTime: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us as the College of Public Policy sponsors an opportunity for graduate students to meet potential employers and internship hosts from public, nonprofit, and private companies. This networking event will allow you to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of agencies.

Meet Your Match!

02.21.14

Location: Frio Street Bldg., FS 1.402Time: 2:30 AM - 3:30 AM

Join us as the College of Public Policy sponsors an opportunity for graduate students to meet potential employers and internship hosts from public, nonprofit, and private companies. This networking event will allow you to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of agencies.

Meet Your Match!

02.09.14

Location: Frio Street Bldg., FS 1.402Time: 4:30 AM - 6:00 AM

Join us as the College of Public Policy sponsors an opportunity for graduate students to meet potential employers and internship hosts from public, nonprofit, and private companies. This networking event will allow you to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of agencies.

Spring 2013 Commencement

02.17.14

Location: AlamodomeTime: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us as the College of Public Policy sponsors an opportunity for graduate students to meet potential employers and internship hosts from public, nonprofit, and private companies. This networking event will allow you to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of agencies.